Chicken Sopas
Boneless chicken meat, carrot and dried elbow macaroni come together in this chicken β 65 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for large pot and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then saute the minced garlic and diced onion until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring, until they lose their pink color on the outside.
- Pour in the water or stock, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through to an internal temperature of 74 C (165 F).
- Lift out the chicken, shred or dice it, and return it to the pot, then add the diced carrot and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the elbow macaroni and cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes, adding a little more water if the soup becomes too thick.
- Add the shredded cabbage and the evaporated milk, then simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes until the cabbage is just wilted.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste and serve hot.
You'll use: Large pot Β· Saucepan
Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (ΒΎ the amount) Β· coconut oil Β· margarine
- Milk
- any unsweetened plant milk Β· Β½ cup evaporated milk + Β½ cup water
Tips & common questions
How long does Chicken Sopas take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (ΒΎ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Chicken Sopas is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: 7-Fresh Chicken Sopas from 7-Eleven (2024-12-29).jpg by Wide Awake!, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.